Major F1 rule change for Monaco Grand Prix approved

Major rule changes for the Monaco Grand Prix have been approved in a bid to spice up the F1 racꦬe.

Charles Leclerc won his home race for the first time last year
Charles Leclerc won his home race for the first time last year

F1’s governing𝔍 body the FIA has announced the Monaco Grand Prix will become a mandatory two-stop race.

The change will come into effect from this year’s grand prix an♛d force drivers to make at least two stops, if its a dry r🐽ace.

It comes as F1 tries to spice up𒅌 the M🍨onaco Grand Prix amid growing criticism in recent years.

The proposal was agreed upon by team bosses during a meeting of the F1 Commission last week but the changes have now been f💜ormally green-lit at the first World Motorsport Council of the year on Wednesday.

An FIA statement read: “The WMSC reviewed a proposal regarding the implementation of a mandatory 2-stop strategy (in both wet and dry conditions) for tꦫhe Monaco GP, with the p💫rimary intent of improving the sporting spectacle of this race.

“Following recent discussions in the F1 Commission, a specific requirement for the Monaco GP has been approved mandating the use of at least three sets of tyres in the race, with a minimum of two different tyre compound🌌s to be used if it’s a dry race.”

At last year’s race, Max Verstappen, who finished sixth for Red Bull, complained over team radio: “F*** me, this is really boring... I s𒁃hould’🧔ve brought my pillow”.

Verstappen la💖ter added: “Overall the weekend is really cool, just the Sunday is a little biಞt boring unfortunately, but the scenery is still great.

"If we can find a way to race a bit better, why not? That would be my preferred solut🃏ion."

This ye😼ar’s Monaco Grand Prix takes place on🐻 23-25 May. 

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